David has over 14 years experience organizing with IAF and has built and rebuilt affiliates, including the Sydney and Hunter Community Alliances.  David currently mentors organisers and leaders across the entire region. Previously, he organised for 7 years with the National Union of Students of  Australia and was the National President in 2009. David plays a leadership role in the Uniting Church, serving on the board of Uniting NSW & ACT, a social services agency with 11'000 staff. David is proudest of the 500+ diverse young  leaders he has mentored over the last 21 years.. 

Raf is a graduate of the Sydney Alliance Internship Program (2020). His internship saw him work as part of the team who established the Oz International Students’ Hub. The Hub is the only grassroots-based international students’ hub in New South Wales developed for and by international students.

Since his legal management degree, he has pursued work roles and volunteered his services to community services and causes focused on social justice and equality.

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Lisa has nearly three decades of community organizing experience and became an IAF organizer in 2019. A fierce proponent for disability rights, women, and healthcare accessibility, she has influenced U.S. national policy, including the Affordable Care Act.

A mother, outdoor enthusiast, potter, and lifelong learner, Lisa blends her expertise in communication and rhetoric with on-the-ground organizing, always striving to amplify voices and drive systemic change.

Ryan’s organizing began while studying at Harvard. He used these skills working for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop. Ryan led Calgary’s Interfaith Council before being hired to organize the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good. Since beginning this work, the Calgary Alliance has grown to an organization with 28 member organizations,  having a social impact of over $5.5 billion dollars. He is married to and has two delightful kids – both of whom remind him of what really matters.

Deborah has trained hundreds of community leaders and developed projects and campaigns, bringing together community organizations and non-profits around common issues, most recently as the Lead Organizer for Metro Vancouver Alliance. Deborah has also been deeply involved in campaigning around low pay and living wage, helping to launch living wage campaigns in the UK, Canada and New Zealand.

​A proud Missoula native and enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of South Dakota, Amber Shaffer is a community organizer and entrepreneur with a background in history and Native American studies. She facilitates trainings with Common Good Missoula and IAF Pacific. She also serves on the Missoula Food Bank’s Anti-Racism Task Force and is the interim Board President for Catalyst Montana. She brings her passion for equity and community to all she does.